Plans to build community batteries across 18 council areas in regional Victoria have received a boost with funding for a business case.
NSW to consider extending life of Eraring power plant
The NSW government has accepted a recommendation to consider extending the life of the Eraring coal-fired power station beyond 2025.
Auditor cracks whip on unresolved recommendations
The Victorian Auditor General’s Office made 1,518 recommendations to public sector agencies. How many were implemented?
Senior NSW public servant quits post
The NSW Department of Customer Services’s top public servant says she is making way for new leadership.
Coastal Qld councils funded to fight rising sea levels
Ten coastal Queensland councils have received a collective $3.3 million to protect their communities from coastal erosion and rising seas.
SA commits to universal preschool for 3-year-olds
South Australia will provide universal preschool for three-year-olds by 2032 in response the recommendations of a royal commission.
Corruption: what do councillors really think?
A survey by Victoria’s public sector watchdog provides insights into what local councillors think about corruption.
Rural councils happy about decision to dump Games
Rural Victorian councils say the state government’s decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games has meant financial benefits for them.
Heat on government amid multiple Commonwealth Games probes
With Senate committee hearings underway and an audit office investigation, a Victorian select committee is calling for submissions on the dumping of the Commonwealth Games.
NSW Health funding, national workforce to come under review
A special commission of inquiry will examine accountability and governance in the funding of health services by NSW Health.